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The Benefits of Peritoneo-Venous Shunting
Peritoneo-Venous shunting has been cited in the literature* as providing several physiologic benefits:
- Increases effective blood volume
- Increases renal blood flow
- Retains nutrients and improves nutritional status
- Increases diuresis
- Improves mobility and respiration
- Relieves massive, refractory ascites
And more specifically in patients with cirrhotic disease:
- Increases natriuretic response to diuretics
- Reduces activity of the renin and angiotensin system
- Reduces sodium retention
*Reprints of medical journal articles available upon request.
The Choice of Technique
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The Denver PAK
(Percutaneous Access Kit)
Percutaneous placement of both the venous and peritoneal catheters of a Denver Ascites Shunt is made easy with the Denver PAK, which provides the necessary components for the procedure. The shunt's venous catheter is inserted using a 12 Fr. Introducer, facilitating placement in the subclavian vein. The Denver PAK provides the proven benefits of the Denver Shunts plus:
* Reduced surgical time
* Reduced patient trauma
* Easy catheter replacement
* Simplified procedure
* Minimal procedure set-up
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Denver Ascites Shunts
When patient anatomy or surgeon preference requires venous catheter placement into the internal jugular vein, The Denver Ascites Shunts are optimal for the procedure. For years, the Denver Ascites Shunts have led the industry, providing surgeons with the flexibility to meet individual patient needs. Because the shunts' pump chambers fit subcutaneously over the ribs, they require only minimal surgical intervention for placement.
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